Description
This Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe combines creamy Alfredo sauce with spicy Cajun chicken, making it the perfect indulgent comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, comfort food, pasta recipes